Legislative Drafting Attorney

WCLA; Springfield (IL); On-site; USD 68,000 - 84,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Pension plan

Health insurance

Deferred compensation

Job summary

Legislative Reference Bureau in Springfield, Illinois, is seeking a Staff Attorney to provide drafting services for bills, amendments, resolutions, and other legislative documents. The attorney will assist General Assembly members and staff with legal research and analysis, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality.

This full-time position requires a law degree and admission to (or eligibility for) the Illinois Bar, with flexibility for evenings, weekends, and holidays as legislative activity

Qualifications

• Requires a law degree and admission to (or eligibility for) the Illinois Bar.
• Excellent writer with ability to communicate clearly with staff and legislative clients.
• Commitment to confidentiality and professional integrity.
• Willingness to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends during legislative peaks.

Responsibilities

• Provide drafting services for bills, amendments, resolutions, and other legislative documents.
• Assist General Assembly members and staff with legal research and analysis.

Skills

Legal drafting

Written communication

Teamwork

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Legislative Reference Bureau in Springfield, Illinois, is seeking a Staff Attorney to provide drafting services for bills, amendments, resolutions, and other legislative documents. The attorney will assist General Assembly members and staff with legal research and analysis, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality.

This full-time position requires a law degree and admission to (or eligibility for) the Illinois Bar, with flexibility for evenings, weekends, and holidays as legislative activity